US to phase out HIV/AIDS funding for South Africa over policy disputes (opens original article in a new tab)

The US plans to phase out HIV/AIDS funding for South Africa over policy disputes, citing a need to promote self-reliance and reduce aid dependence, amid deteriorating diplomatic relations between the two countries.

• US plans to phase out HIV/AIDS funding for South Africa due to policy disputes
• PEPFAR funding reduction aims to promote self-reliance and reduce aid dependence
• South Africa has highest HIV burden with over 8 million people affected
• Tensions between US and South Africa over policies affecting white Afrikaner minority and foreign policy positions